Indigenous Art

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith French-Cree / Shoshone / Salish 1940 - 2025 Camas I, 1980 lithograph on buff Arches, Bon á Tirer 22 3/8 x 30 in. (56.8 x 76.2 cm.) Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000
Pueblo and Indigenous Art at Santa Fe Art Auction’s Native Market
Santa Fe Art Auction’s Native Market sale will be held this year from August 11th through 13th, featuring nearly 600 lots of classic to contemporary Pueblo and Indigenous art from throughout the…
Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu (Gumatj), Gäna (Self), 2009–2018. Aboriginal art is rooted in tradition but addresses contemporary concerns such as climate change and reparations.
Australian Indigenous Art Speaks to Contemporary Concerns
The Stars We Do Not See is the poetic, but also challenging, title of the biggest, most comprehensive exhibition of Australian Indigenous art to be exhibited outside the continent to…
Bill Schenck, Seven Yearlings along the Wash, 2012.
Santa Fe: The Origins of an Art City
Nestled in the sagebrush-dusted mountains of northern New Mexico, more than 5,000 feet above sea level, is a small, quaint city constructed mainly of adobe and dating back to 1607 that just happens…
Installation view of Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me at The Broad, Los Angeles, May 10 to September 28, 2025. Photo by Joshua White/JWPictures.com, courtesy of TheBroad.
Jeffrey Gibson’s Celebrated Venice Biennale Exhibit at The Broad
High profile interdisciplinary artist Jeffrey Gibson (b. 1972) made history as the first Native American to represent the U.S. at the 60th Venice Biennale. His 2024 solo exhibition, the…
Merina [Pop Chalee] Lujan, Taos, 1906 – 1993, Yellow Horse, gouache on paper, 13 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. (33.3 x 46 cm.) Estimate: 1,000 – 2,000
Indigenous and Native American Art at Santa Fe Auction
Santa Fe Art Auction’s annual Native Market sale will be held this year from August 12th through 14th, prior to SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market—a vibrant, renowned annual event and the largest…
Installation view, Kaimurai at Blueprint12, Bawwaba, Art Dubai.
Highlights from Art Dubai and UAE Biennials
The contemporary art scene in the United Arab Emirates is flourishing. With Art Dubai (April 16-20, 2025) at the center of this spring’s art activities, bookended by the neighboring Sharjah…
ᐆᒻᒪᖁᑎᒃ uummaqutik: essence of life at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Photo MMFA, Jean-François Brière
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Highlights Inuit Cultural Identity
ᐆᒻᒪᖁᑎᒃ uummaqutik: essence of life exhibition at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents a curated selection from the museum's Inuit collection, thoughtfully arranged by Inuk artist, filmmaker, and…
Julie Buffalohead, The Smallest Gift, 2024, Oil on canvas, 32 x 48 x 2 3/4 inches / 81.3 x 121.9 x 7 cm
Painting a Narrative with Julie Buffalohead at Jessica Silverman
Presenting at the San Francisco-based gallery, Jessica Silverman, Ponca artist Julie Buffalohead presents her second solo show with the West Coast collective entitled "The…
Archie Moore, Australia Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2024, image by Andrea Rossetti.
An Ode To The Woven Arts At 2024 Venice Biennale Golden Lion Awards
The 60th iteration of the Venice Biennale kicked off this past Saturday, and with that, 331 participating artists unveiled their interpretations of this years’ theme, Foreigners Everywhere.…
Fashion designed by Jamie Okuma. promotional shoot with traditionally-inspired looks styled in a modern take on 70s.
9 Indigenous Art Accounts to Follow on Instagram
This list includes Indigenous artists, groups, and galleries from across the world. From the Australia-based Kate Owen Gallery which exclusively showcases Aboriginal Art in a traditional gallery…
Grace Zimiga, Sundance Star, 1968-1980. Cotton, muslin, and thread, 61.1 x 88.8 in. (155.3 x 225.7 cm.), National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
Evolving Perspectives on Quilts as Folk Art
Folk art reflects the stories of survival and heritage among often underrepresented peoples. Its distinction as being a separate entity from fine art was originally due to the class structure of…
Dots-based abstract landscape from a birds-eye view, painted with desaturated colors.
See Steve Martin’s Contemporary Indigenous Australian Artwork
The National Arts Club (NAC) is honored to present Selections from Australia’s Western Desert: From the Collection of Steve Martin & Anne Stringfield. This dynamic exhibition of contemporary…
Aboriginal rock art on the Barnett River, Mount Elizabeth Station.
A Brief Introduction to Aboriginal Art & Artists
Though Aboriginal art is only one of many Indigenous Australian art traditions, it is also one of the most recognizable art forms across the globe. Known for its bold patterns, vibrant colors,…
The late We'wa photographed weaving by John K. Hillers (1843-1925).
The Late We:wa, Two-Spirit Artist & Indigenous Advocate
Perhaps the most famous nineteenth-century Indigenous Łamana or Two-Spirit historical figure, the late We:wa was a Zuni artisan, diplomat, spiritual leader, and humanitarian. As such, they…
nasca pottery from the cornell collection, photo and research on said collection by Cristina Stockton-Juarez.
Beyond Nasca Lines: The Compelling Mystery of Nasca Pottery
Archeologist gives inside look at their research process & unpacks discoveries. When one hears the name "Nasca,"* the first thing that comes to mind is probably the monumental geoglyphs of the…